Mushy Peas??

cardiogirl

Thanks for that - I'll have a go at making them soon.

recovering_spendaholic

I was hoping to do mushy peas with tonight's dinner but when I just go the box out it said you had to soak them for 12-16 hours and I had thought it was only 6. Is there any way to speed up the soaking time by soaking them in boiling water or anything?

Justamum

You could do a "hot soak". Bring the peas up to the boil in a pan, then take them off the heat and leave to soak. I think it takes about an hour, but as you have quite a while until this evening you could leave them longer, then cook as normal later on.

MushyPeas

Ooh I thought there was a thread all about me! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

npsmama

And does it freeze?

thanks in advance

lil_me

However tempting it is to say 'open the tin, pour into pan, simmer for a few minutes'

http://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=navclient&gfns=1&q=mushy+peas+recipe


HTH

Pink.

Hi npsmama,

There's an older thread that should help so I've added your post to it.

Pink

metherer

I buy packets of Batchelors Quick Soak dried peas. Soak for 2 hours then cook for about 30 mins. Yum.

No idea about the freezing I'm afraid.

Metherer

whatatwit

Yes you can freeze cooked mushy peas.
I do a huge panful at a time and then freeze in small containers, mmmmm

Olliebeak

Hadn't thought of doing that! Thanks.

We love mushy peas but there's only 2 of us and a full pack is way too many (well we could, but the consequences would be dire ). Might even be worth my while doing a couple of packs in advance so that they are already cooked for future use as well. :T